Chemical measurement and the law: metrology and quality issues |
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Authors: | Bernard King |
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Institution: | (1) Analytical Measurement Consultant, 25 Bolton Gardens, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9AX, UK e-mail: bmjk@lgc.co.uk Tel./Fax: +44 0 208 977 2360, GB |
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Abstract: | To facilitate just and sound decisions legal measurements must be reliable. The aim of this paper is to explore how this is
currently achieved and how it might be better done. It considers the different types of legal proceedings, the role of chemical
measurement, level of proof, the different types of chemical measurement, measurement units, the role of government, the chemical
measurement industry and its control, legal metrology and the development of a measurement system based on metrological principles.
It is argued that recent developments provide the basis for a robust support system, that but more needs to be done. It is
also argued that the conventional approach to legal metrology has little place in chemical measurement, but that some controls
are needed in some areas. In particular, a harmonised approach to international measurement standards is advocated.
Received: 29 December 2000 Accepted: 8 January 2001 |
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Keywords: | Metrology in chemistry Law Regulation Quality Standards Traceability |
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